Hi! I'm Fili Olsefski, a passionate videographer with a flair for the great arts and an eye for the things that make images pop. I've worked on numerous projects ranging from music videos and corporate videos to films showcased at international festivals. I love bringing stories to life visually and am currently relocating to Amsterdam to expand my creative horizons. With experience as a cinematography lecturer and a colorist, I enjoy sharing knowledge and enhancing visual storytelling through color grading and advanced cinematography techniques. I'm eager to collaborate on exciting projects and bring my skills to new challenges.

Fili Olsefski

Hi! I'm Fili Olsefski, a passionate videographer with a flair for the great arts and an eye for the things that make images pop. I've worked on numerous projects ranging from music videos and corporate videos to films showcased at international festivals. I love bringing stories to life visually and am currently relocating to Amsterdam to expand my creative horizons. With experience as a cinematography lecturer and a colorist, I enjoy sharing knowledge and enhancing visual storytelling through color grading and advanced cinematography techniques. I'm eager to collaborate on exciting projects and bring my skills to new challenges.

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Hi! I’m Fili Olsefski, a passionate videographer with a flair for the great arts and an eye for the things that make images pop. I’ve worked on numerous projects ranging from music videos and corporate videos to films showcased at international festivals. I love bringing stories to life visually and am currently relocating to Amsterdam to expand my creative horizons.

With experience as a cinematography lecturer and a colorist, I enjoy sharing knowledge and enhancing visual storytelling through color grading and advanced cinematography techniques. I’m eager to collaborate on exciting projects and bring my skills to new challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Video Editor at Freelancer
January 1, 2015 - April 27, 2024
Editor for 50+ music videos, art projects and performances, and corporate videos.
Videographer at Freelancer
January 1, 2017 - April 27, 2024
Videographer for 60+ music performances in notable venues like Megaron Athens Concert Hall and Athens Conservatoire, as well as over 15 corporate videos.
Cinematographer at Freelancer
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Worked as Director of Photography for over 25 Greek and international films, documentaries, and commissioned projects screened at festivals such as Locarno IFF, Vancouver IFF, and Thessaloniki IFF.
Cinematography Lecturer at SAE Institute
January 1, 2022 - April 27, 2024
Taught advanced cinematography techniques to aspiring filmmakers.
Colorist at Tripodi Studio
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Enhanced visual storytelling for films and documentaries through meticulous color grading techniques including precise color space transformations, denoising, debanding, and facial refinement to achieve true-to-life skin tones.
Film Teacher For Kids & Preschoolers at Benaki Museum
January 1, 2022 - April 27, 2024
Cinema for Kids Instructor at Benaki Museum’s Educational Sector.

Education

BFA & MFA (integrated master) at Department of Visual & Applied Arts, School of Fine Arts, Painting Faculty, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Sarajevo Talents alumna
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Best Young Greek Cinematographer by the Greek Society of Cinematographers (awarded twice)
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Meet the Future selection of 8 rising Greek Cinematographers at Thessaloniki Film Festival
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
16mm film workshop & Yacek Laskus Cinematography workshop
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Greek Society of Cinematographers trial member
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025
Chamber of Fine Arts of Greece member
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other